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The Rest of the World Report | October 2, 2026 — Morning Edition
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SANAA TAKES FIRE
Yemen’s government forces struck targets inside Sanaa this week. They also ran 20 air operations against Houthi positions in Taiz over 24 hours, army spokesman Col. Majid al-Nazili said. A day earlier, al-Nazili had put the broader campaign at more than 400 strikes in 24 hours against Houthi personnel and equipment. The fighting is concentrated around Taiz, Lahj, and the Kahboub Mountains, which overlook the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
The government’s account stands alone. No Houthi…
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